Tsys promotes Tony Hodge to EVP, application systems, North America

Tsys (TSS) announced today the promotion of Tony Hodge to Executive Vice President of Application Systems for its North America segment.

A 30-year TSYS veteran, Hodge has held numerous IT leadership positions at TSYS, and is currently responsible for more than 1,000 IT professionals in the North America segment.

Hodge studied Computer Information Management at Columbus State University, and has completed numerous Bankcard and IT certificate programs. During his tenure at TSYS, he has received numerous leadership awards, including the James H. Blanchard Leadership Award and the Georgia Trend Top 40 under 40 Award. Hodge currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Directors for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers and is also active in the formation of the Columbus Technology Association of Georgia.

"There is no better example of a hard working IT professional than Tony Hodge," said Bill Pruett, president of TSYS' North America segment. "His dedication to his work, and to TSYS, has proved invaluable over the years. Under his leadership and guidance, we expect to see great things from our North American IT group."